Representatives from several Midwest colleges and universities will be available to meet with students to review their portfolios and offer admissions advice. Registration is strongly encouraged. This event is free to attend and open to all high school junior and senior art students.

• 8 – 9am: College and university presentations
• 9am: Galleries open
• 10:30am: Kirk Newman Art School Tour
• 9 – 11am: Portfolio reviews
• 10:30am: Kirk Newman Art School Tour

This event is free to attend and open to all high school juniors and seniors. Representatives from several Midwest colleges and universities will be available to discuss your students’ portfolios and give admissions advice. Please register by October 8, 2026. If you have any questions please email Amy Hudson at museumed@kiarts.org.

Please note:
• Students bringing digital portfolios must bring their own computer/tablet on which to display. Please do not use cell phones for this purpose.
• The galleries will open at 9:00am and Portfolio Day participants will be able to explore for free.
• Free parking is available in our lot on South St. The Lovell St. lot immediately adjacent to the building is reserved for contractors, but is available for dropoff. The lot on the south side of Lovell St remains open for parking.

Portfolio Requirements:
• All colleges and universities will accept digital work. Digital portfolios should be organized neatly in a Powerpoint or Google Slide Presentation.
• Submit 8-10 works and a sketchbook.
• Videos should be 2 minutes in length or less.
• Come prepared to talk about your work.